As in don't drop the ball on your weight loss goals! It's that dreaded time of year for those of us who have dropped weight are fearing! THE HOLIDAY'S!!!!
(Sweet Potato Pie!!! OH THE HORROR!!!!)
I found some tips on The Organic Whey blog to help you not overdo it on turkey day....
- Eat ahead of time. It’s kind of like the rule about never grocery shopping when you’re hungry. Indeed your eyes are way bigger than your stomach, but you can trick them easily by being full before they set their sights on Grandma’s sweet potato pie or cousin Ruth’s incredible gingersnap cookies. Eat healthy foods before the big meal like a green salad, steamed veggies and whole grains that will keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer and you’ll find you’re less interested in over-eating.
- Drink lots of water. Our bodies are funny, and we often confuse hunger with thirst. Staying properly hydrated can keep you from feeling hungry. Drinking during meals can actually upset your digestion and cause gas and bloating, but drinking several glasses of water an hour or two before a big meal can drastically reduce the chances of you overdoing it.
- Go Slow. The French take hours to eat, and they eat some of the fattiest, richest foods on the planet yet have some of the healthiest citizens. Their trick is no trick, really. They eat slow, which allows for the body to know that it’s full. So even though they’re eating calorie-rich foods, they’re eating moderate amounts of them and allowing the body to digest over time rather than getting several hundred calories all at once. If that means you’re the last one at the table, so be it. But you may find that if you’re eating slowly others may slow down too.
- Start Small. Our tendency can often be to fill every conceivable spot of a plate with food. And on holidays like Thanksgiving, it’s easy enough to do with so many yummy dishes. But rather than fully fill your plate, try starting with just a biteful or two of each dish, which may be enough for an entire meal.
